1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H374 BCN
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Oct 1990. Recorded mileage 157,166 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H374 BCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 157,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H374 BCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (H374 BCN) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H374 BCN Mileage History
- 05/12/2022152,954 mi
- 05/12/2022152,954 mi
- 30/11/2023153,358 mi+404 mi
- 10/01/2025154,038 mi+680 mi
- 28/11/2025157,166 mi+3,128 mi
Average of roughly 1,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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